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Uruguay pitches itself as Indian firms’ Latin American hub
Uruguay's envoy in New Delhi has called for expanding bilateral economic ties, as India and Uruguay mark the 201st anniversary of the South American nation's independence. Ambassador Alberto Guani urged Indian companies…
Uruguay's envoy in New Delhi has called for expanding bilateral economic ties, as India and Uruguay mark the 201st anniversary of the South American nation's independence. Ambassador Alberto Guani urged Indian companies to use Uruguay as a base for Latin American operations, citing political stability, legal certainty and a skilled workforce. He also pushed for an upgrade to the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement to cover services, investment and digital commerce.
More than 90% of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewables. Guani identified India as a potential partner for the next stage of Uruguay's energy transition, including green hydrogen development. He backed India's candidacy for permanent UN Security Council membership. Secretary (West) Sibi George, who attended the reception as chief guest, highlighted the recent opening of India's resident mission in Montevideo as a sign of deepening engagement.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India's push into Latin America has been uneven, but Uruguay offers a uniquely stable entry point. With over 90% renewable electricity and a green hydrogen roadmap, Montevideo matches New Delhi's climate goals better than most energy-exporting Latin nations. The MERCOSUR preferential trade agreement, signed in 2004, has seen limited use, expanding it to cover services and digital trade could open a gateway to Brazil and Argentina. The next signal to watch is whether India appoints a resident ambassador to Montevideo, a post that has remained vacant for years despite the mission announcement.
Source: government.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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